Clk430 kleemann vs Clk 55 208@209
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*** Taken from a youtube post........
I own both a CLK55K and the original Kleemann CLK43K car that was owned by both Kleemann, and one of their main techs. Both running the gen1 twin skrew sc, headers, downpipes, lsd, ecu, exhaust, and suspension. The 55k probably gets close to 600 with the fmic and upgraded water pump, where the 43k with all the mods pushed close to 450.
If you want to test your car out, and you're in the S.F. Bay Area
** the youtube post in question:
I own both a CLK55K and the original Kleemann CLK43K car that was owned by both Kleemann, and one of their main techs. Both running the gen1 twin skrew sc, headers, downpipes, lsd, ecu, exhaust, and suspension. The 55k probably gets close to 600 with the fmic and upgraded water pump, where the 43k with all the mods pushed close to 450.
If you want to test your car out, and you're in the S.F. Bay Area
** the youtube post in question:
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Benzo magazine did an article with this matchup. The performance was nearly identical in an acceleration test, but the AMG won hands down in handling and braking.
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I really wanna join the kleemann crew. I was 99%
gonna buy the one for sale on here, but ive gOt 430 and car driver time of 13.4@108
Didnt seem like a big difference from a n/a 208 55.
So maybe a engine swap is a better option for me. Any input would be great.
gonna buy the one for sale on here, but ive gOt 430 and car driver time of 13.4@108
Didnt seem like a big difference from a n/a 208 55.
So maybe a engine swap is a better option for me. Any input would be great.
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There is a Kleemann system up for sale now that is very aggressively priced, Jeff linked it in his blower thread. I have a 500 and absolutely love the car since the conversion.
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If you can do the swap for half the price then I would do that - then toss Kleemann on it as well.
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